38.5 - Factors Affecting Ductility
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What is ductility?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under stress.
Name one factor that affects ductility.
💡 Hint: Consider different aspects of material or structural behavior.
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What defines the ductility of a material?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that can bend without breaking.
True or False: Short and deep members are typically more ductile than slender members.
💡 Hint: Recall geometry's impact on structural capacity.
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You are tasked with assessing a newly designed building in a seismic zone. Discuss how you would evaluate its ductility based on the factors learned and what recommendations you would provide.
💡 Hint: Consider all factors affecting ductility.
Provide a detailed comparison between two types of construction: one that primarily uses steel and another that employs high-strength concrete. Discuss which would likely perform better in an earthquake and why.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of materials and how they behave during seismic loads.
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